Children's Ministry
Gateway Children's Ministry
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Hi! My name is Debbie Arnold. I am the Children's Minister here at Gateway and feel truly blessed to have the opportunity to minister to the children of this church family. I have served in this capacity since February of 2001. I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from David Lipscomb University and taught full time for twelve years. I have always loved teaching! Being able to share Jesus with children is my joy.
I coordinate the Bible classes and fellowship activities for the Nursery through Sixth Grade. I am also the teacher for our children's church program which we call Bold Bible Kids, so named because we believe that "Kids can take bold action for what is right." Children age three through Third Grade meet together to worship and praise God each Sunday morning through song, Bible stories, scripture memory and prayer.
The purpose of our children's ministry program is to supplement the family in leading children to know Jesus Christ and helping them to become fully devoted followers of Him.
Some of our other children's programs include:
- a staffed nursery during all Bible classes and worship services
- children's Bible classes each Sunday morning and Wednesday evening
- a one-day "Super Saturday" Vacation Bible School each summer
- special fellowship events such as: the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Fall Family Carnival and Family Fun Nights
- The Pack - a group designed especially for our kids 4th through 6th grade
Bold Bible Kids' Lessons
Date Jesus Teaches About Good Fruit (Luke 6:43-45) Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet(John 13:1-17)
Lesson Title
Key Verse (Preschool)
Key Verse (Elementary)
Mar. 7
Matthew 5:16 Let your light shine.
Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in Heaven.
Mar. 14
Jesus Tells the Parable of the Lost Son (Luke 15:11-32)
Nehemiah 9:17 God forgives us and always loves us.
Nehemiah 9:17 But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love.
Mar. 21
Mark 9:35 To be first, you must put others before you.
Mark 9:35 If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all.
Mar. 28
Jesus Is Tried and Crucified (Luke 19:28-40; 23:1-49)
Romans 5:8 Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
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Upcoming Events
March 14 - Friend Day - Bold Bible Kids will take part in several special "Friend Day" activities. Please invite your friends to share in this special day.
March 27 - Annual Easter Egg Hunt: 1 - 3 pm. Children nursery age through 5th Grade are invited. Each child attending need to bring one dozen plastic eggs filled with individually wrapped candy/treats and a basket for collecting eggs.
March 28 - Pack Meeting in Room 110 (FLC)
Your service to our young parents is an investment in tomorrow's Church.
"Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."
Matthew 25:40
March Nursery Schedule
| Sun. 7th | Wed. 10th | Sun. 14th | Wed. 17th | Sun. 21st | Wed. 24th | Sun. 28th | ||
| Jackie Franks | Audrey Harter | Charlene Jones | Audrey Harter | Amy Ray | Audrey Harter | Audrey Harter | ||
| Gail Furr | Debbie Hill | Wendy Jordan | Debbie Hill | Jolynda Webster | Debbie Hill | Terri Dodd | ||
| Marcia Morrison | Elaine Miller |
Stephanie Williams |
Juanita Saffran | |||||
| Julie Tomlinson | Karen Bailey | Lusharon Wiley | Caroline Arnold | |||||
| Mary Tomlinson |
Leslie Spinoso |
Stacey Shields | Michelle Goldsmith | |||||
| Elizabeth Tomlinson | Tracey Johnson | Aimee Farley | ||||||
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